Summer School on Computational and Experimental Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Europe/Tallinn
Physicum A106 (Institute of Physics, University of Tartu)

Physicum A106

Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
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SCE-PES 2026

We are pleased to announce that SCE-PES 2026 - a Summer School on Computational and Experimental Photoelectron Spectroscopy - will be held in Tartu, Estonia from July 28th to July 30th, 2026.

This school is primarily aimed at doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers interested in theoretical and/or experimental aspects of photoelectron spectroscopy, but masters students and experienced researchers are also welcome. The three-day programme of talks covers topics related to the measurement, interpretation, and simulation of photoelectron spectra, with an emphasis on core level XPS.

Combining theory and experiment into one event is a very deliberate choice. The analysis of XPS spectra can be challenging, and it is increasingly common to use first-principles simulations to guide the interpretation of experimental results. The purpose of this school is to prepare researchers for such investigations, by helping them understand the fundamentals, strengths, and limitations of both experimental and computational tools.

Registration is now open, and it will close when all places are filled. The audience is limited to 60 participants - register soon to reserve your spot!

SCE-PES 2026 is funded by the European Union via the Horizon Europe MSCA Staff Exchanges project BETTERXPS (project no. 101131173) - see xps.ut.ee/betterxps. We are also grateful to our sponsors Scienta Omicron AB and SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH for their support!

    • 08:45
      Registration and coffee Physicum A111

      Physicum A111

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 1
      Experiment: introduction to XPS Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Prof. Anna Regoutz (University of Oxford)
    • 2
      Experiment: XPS instrumentation (1) Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 3
      Experiment: XPS instrumentation (2) Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 12:15
      Lunch Physicum A111

      Physicum A111

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 4
      Theory: introduction Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Prof. Reinhard Maurer (University of Vienna)
    • 5
      Theory: the Δ-Self-Consistent-Field method Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Dr J. Matthias Kahk (Institute of Physics, University of Tartu)
    • 15:30
      Coffee Physicum A111

      Physicum A111

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 6
      Experiment: XPS and HAXPES Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Prof. Anna Regoutz (University of Oxford)
    • 16:45
      Poster session Physicum A111

      Physicum A111

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 7
      Theory: surface species Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Prof. Reinhard Maurer (University of Vienna)
    • 09:55
      Coffee Physicum A111

      Physicum A111

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 8
      Theory: the Δ-Self-Consistent-Field method (continued) Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Dr J. Matthias Kahk (Institute of Physics, University of Tartu)
    • 9
      Experiment: synchrotron radiation Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Prof. Marco Kirm (Institute of Physics, University of Tartu)
    • 12:15
      Lunch Physicum A111

      Physicum A111

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 10
      Experiment: Auger processes and photofragmentation Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Dr Marta Berholts (University of Tartu)
    • 11
      Experiment: XPS and ion detection for photodynamics Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Prof. Edwin Kukk (University of Turku)
    • 15:30
      Coffee Physicum A111

      Physicum A111

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • Contributed talks Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 12
      Theory: The GW method Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Prof. Johannes Lischner (Imperial College London)
    • 09:55
      Coffee Physicum A111

      Physicum A111

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 13
      Theory: The GW method (continued) Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Prof. Johannes Lischner (Imperial College London)
    • 14
      Experiment: Core level spectroscopy of liquids Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Prof. Olle Björneholm (Uppsala University)
    • 12:15
      Lunch A111

      A111

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 15
      TBC Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 16
      TBC Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 15:30
      Coffee Physicum A111

      Physicum A111

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 17
      TBC Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
    • 18
      Theory: core level satellites in XPS (remote talk) Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia
      Speaker: Prof. John Rehr (University of Washington)
    • 18:45
      Conference dinner Physicum A106

      Physicum A106

      Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

      W. Ostwaldi 1, Tartu, Estonia